Description
The allure of Italian cuisine is undeniable, and when it comes to rich, creamy dishes that satiate the soul and the appetite, few recipes rival the Creamy Parmesan Beef Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g fettuccine pasta
- 500g ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic & sauté. Pour in cream and simmer.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add beef back to skillet.
- Combine and serve: Toss pasta with sauce, adjust with pasta water. Garnish with parsley & Parmesan, serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure that the Parmesan cheese is freshly grated for the best melting quality and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 850 per serving
- Sodium: 790 mg per serving
- Protein: 37 g per serving